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delta wave

n.
An electrical oscillation occurring in the human brain at a frequency of less than about four hertz as recorded on an electroencephalogram, associated with a state of deep sleep or unconsciousness. Also called delta rhythm.
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del′ta wave`


n.
any of the slow brain waves constituting delta rhythm.
[1935–40]
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Noun1.delta wave - the normal brainwave in the encephalogram of a person in deep dreamless sleep; occurs with high voltage and low frequency (1 to 4 hertz)
delta rhythm
brain wave, brainwave, cortical potential - (neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph
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